Meaning: In the name Merja — a name that cradles its bearer with gentle meaning
Origin: Finnish, from meri meaning sea
Gender: Girl
Rank in Finland: #27
Total: 19,079
History: Merja comes from meri (sea) and peaked in the 1960s. Finland's relationship with the sea — the Baltic coast, the thousands of lakes, the maritime tradition — makes this name deeply resonant. The Merja were also an ancient Finno-Ugric people, giving the name additional historical depth. It's a distinctly Finnish name you won't find in other countries.
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